Areas of Practice

• Business Formation and Governance guiding entrepreneurs in structuring businesses and ensuring compliance with legal requirements.

• Probate & Estate Administration - handling the legal process of settling estates after someone passes away.

• Estate Planning & Trusts - helping individuals and families create wills, trusts, and other legal tools to protect assets and ensure smooth transitions.

• Contracts & Negotiation - drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts to protect business and personal interests.

• Business Law & Compliance - helping businesses navigate laws, regulations, and governance requirements to minimize risk and stay legally sound.

• Leases & Property Agreements – assisting landlords and tenants with lease agreements, commercial property leases, and related legal matters​​.

• Residential & Commercial Closings – handling real estate transactions, including purchases, sales, and title transfers.

• Tax & Trust Planning – assisting families in minimizing taxes and preserving generational wealth through strategic estate and tax planning.

• Charitable Giving & Philanthropy – advising individuals and organizations on structuring charitable contributions to maximize impact and tax benefits.

• Nonprofit Law – assisting nonprofit organizations with formation, governance, compliance, and tax-exempt status.

• Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) & Asset Purchases – advising businesses on buying, selling, and merging companies while protecting their financial interests.

Honors & Awards

• Peer Review Editor, Mississippi Law Journal 

• Outstanding Student Award, Wills and Estates - awarded to the student with the highest grade in this area of law

• Super Lawyers (2024, Rising Star, Business & Corporate) - recognized for excellence in business and corporate law.

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Clerkships

• Law Clerk, The Honorable Michael T. Parker, United States District Court for the Southern District of Mississippi

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Professional Associations & Activities​

• President, South Central Mississippi Bar Association

• Member and Past Director, Hattiesburg Area Young Lawyers Association​​

• Member, Grace Temple Church, Hattiesburg ​

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